Job Abstract

Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team?to?deploy this sustainable mobility revolution.?We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production in 2022 and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.

Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations.

As a core member of the Systems Engineering team, the Principal Electrical Integration Engineer is responsible to define, architect, integrate, iterate, and validate the low voltage electrical systems of Canoo’s vehicles with an emphasis on safety, regulations, vehicle performance, and targets. This role is an enabler for cross-functional development of the electrical system between the electrical component design responsible engineers, the system integration engineers, and test/validation engineers. Success in this role requires an individual who is comfortable both architecting electrical integration solutions behind a computer and bringing electrical systems up directly on a vehicle.

Responsibilities (80s of the Position)

• Lead cross functional interactions to gather interface documentation and requirements from all electrical component stakeholders.
• Define and iterate the wire harness electrical design and its components (wire harness connector/symbol library, logical design, wire schematics) as the design requirements change.
• Develop expertise with all Canoo vehicle electrical systems and provide analysis from simulation and real-life data gathered on prototype vehicles to optimize and meet or exceed vehicle targets.
• Work diligently with cross functional in-house teams to ensure a successful electrical integration of all electrical components on the vehicle.
• Perform vehicle troubleshooting, prototype vehicle bring-up, electrical modifications, and testing.
• Develop documentation for designing, troubleshooting, and change process of electrical systems.
• Assist with pre-production vehicle electrical issue management and diagnosis, ensuring that all issues are identified, tracked, root caused, and corrected during all phases of testing.
• Communicate issues clearly and constructively to the rest of the organization and use your expertise to recommend corrective actions.
• Work closely with service team to ensure accuracy in all electrical service documentation.

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• Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine the automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Equity Compensation
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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Salary will be determined based on a number of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, training, skillset, location, etc. Expected salary range in CA - $156,200 - $195,300 per year.